Casa Ferreirinha Papa Figos Douro White 2021

Of all the birds in the Douro, the golden oriole (papa figos in Portuguese) is one of the rarest. It’s an attractive, brightly-coloured migratory bird, unique and rare, and thus the perfect inspiration for this lovely wine.

Winemaking:
Grape varieties selected from the high areas of the Upper Douro sub-region were specially chosen for this wine. Good ripening is achieved in those areas while maintaining the desired freshness and acidity. After carefully being destemmed, the grapes are pressed and the free-run juice is separated from the other presses. This is followed by decantation at a low temperature with rigorous oenological control. Once the desired clarity is obtained, alcoholic fermentation is started at a controlled temperature between 16ºC and 18ºC. At this temperature, fermentation takes around 20 days.

Grape Varieties:
Rabigato, Viosinho, Arinto, Côdega de Larinho, Moscatel

Bright hue with greenish nuances. Its aroma is intense, with tropical fruits like pineapple and passion fruit, white fruits and mineral notes standing out. It has good volume, lively acidity and is well integrated on the palate, fruity notes with tropical fruits standing out and some minerality. Its finish is extremely harmonious and persistent.